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Last day to ask your question for Indiana's next Secretary Of State

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:06 PM

By Staff report

The Indiana Debate Commission has extended the deadline for Hoosiers to submit questions for the candidates seeking to become Indiana's next Secretary of State.

Voters now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026 to submit questions for the October 7 debate featuring:

  • Beau Bayh (Democrat)
  • Max Engling (Republican)
  • Greg Ballard (Lincoln Party)
  • Lauri Shillings (Libertarian)

The Secretary of State serves as Indiana's chief elections officer and oversees election administration, business services, securities regulation, and campaign finance reporting, making this one of Indiana's most important statewide offices.

Submit your question here: indianadebatecommission.com/submit-a-question

Learn more about the debate here: indianadebatecommission.com

Questions selected by the Indiana Debate Commission may be incorporated into the October 7 debate. Candidates will not receive questions in advance.

The Indiana Debate Commission encourages media organizations, community groups, and civic organizations to share this opportunity through broadcasts, websites, newsletters, and social media channels.